Harold B. Dawson Jr. Middle School

The Raider Review

Week of August 24, 2025
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Thought

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Week At-A-Glance . . .

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Dear Raider Parents,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Back-to-School Night this week! Your involvement is crucial as we work together to support our students.

We encourage you to ensure your child attends school every day. Daily attendance is essential for their success. Please remind them to work closely with their teachers and to follow our school and district expectations for student conduct. A link to the student handbook is included in this newsletter—please take a moment to review it with your students.

Let's work together to create a school culture filled with safety, respect, and high academic achievement.

Important Reminder: This Wednesday is an early dismissal day, and students will be released at 10:30 AM. It’s important for all students to be present on this day and every school day.

We appreciate your support and encourage you to come out and cheer on our Softball and Baseball teams!

Thank you for being a part of our school community!

Sincerely,

Principal Evans

HBD Staff is Rocking & Rolling for our Scholars.

Go Raiders!!

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Please review the information at the following link:

Back to School Procedures 25 26 - digital.pdf

2025-26_HBDawson_Handbook

Arrival procedures:

  • Student will enter from the playground entrance.

  • Parents, please say your good-byes outside and direct you student to report to the staff members who are at door.

  • Buses drop students in front. Please, do not block buses area or staff parking.

  • Please respect the crossing-guard's directions.

Dismissal Procedures:

  • Students will exit from the playground doors.

  • Buses will be waiting on the playground, please do not block driveway.

  • Students who walk will exit from the front doors of the building.

  • Please respect the crossing-guard's directions.

Uniform Policy:

All Harold B. Dawson students are required to remain in uniform on school grounds and while on the bus. This includes after-school events unless performance attire is required. See Student Handbook for details.

Some Exceptions May Apply: Birthdays, Spirit days, others TBA

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Doors Open for Students: 7:15 AM (No Adult Supervision Available Before This Time)

School Hours: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM, M-F

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HBD Attendance Percentage Goal: 100%

Week 8.03 - 90.50%

Week 8.10 - 90.80%

Week 8.16 - 91.00%

Week 8.24 - _________

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Shout out to . . .

Ms. Jess, Ms. Moody, and Mr. Abraham for all that they do to ensure that students' needs are being met. This week, we called on you often to assist with various needs, and you responded quickly are professionally. Thank you. We appreciate all that you do to support our Raider Family.

Attention Raider Parents:

In recent days, buses have returned to school due to unsafe student behavior. We have stressed to all students the importance of following bus safety rules. Those who will not comply may be suspended from the bus. Please stress to your bus rider the importance of adhering to bus rules. Safety First!

Thank You.

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Please Be Advised:

We at Harold B. Dawson will follow all Peoria Public Schools district policies regarding Yondr pouch and clear backpacks use.

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Around the Building . . .

HBD Softball & Baseball Season is Underway . . .

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Updates on Postponed Games T.B.A.

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Just a Reminder . . .

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The Harold B. Dawson, Jr. Middle School

PTO

Welcomes Parents and Guardians to Join them in working to ensure that our students are provided with the best possible middle school experience.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 09 @ 6PM

Note: The spirit wear sale ended on Friday, 08/22. Items are expected to be delivered to school in a couple of weeks.

Remember: 10:30 AM Dismissal on Wednesday, 08/27/25 . . .

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Contact Us . . .

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Find Us . . .

Harold B. Dawson Jr. Middle School

2708 W. Rohmann Avenue

Peoria, IL 61604

Phone: 309-672-6506

Fax: 309-673-7605

dawson@psd150.org

Mrs. Mary Newman-Evans, Principal

mary.newman-evans@psd150.org

Phone: 309-672-6506

Mrs. Cathy Wiggers, Asst. Principal

cathy.wiggers@psd150.org

Phone: 309-672-6506

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